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Xbox owners in the Insider Program have reported a harmless bug that changes their dashboard text and UI, displaying a "What do you want to do?" message.
The bug specifically impacts consoles enrolled in the Insider Program, and Microsoft is likely already aware of it. Users can report the glitch using the "Report a Problem" feature.
Fortunately, this bug is not as severe as the infamous "Red Ring of Death," and it should not disrupt gameplay or compromise save data. Xbox players can safely carry on enjoying their consoles without any concerns.
Owners of different Xbox consoles have reported an unusual glitch that triggers a message asking "What would you like to do?" and modifies the text and user interface on their dashboards. While it's not the initial occurrence of a significant bug affecting an Xbox console, fortunately, this one is harmless.
The Xbox Series X and S represent Xbox's most recent gaming consoles, belonging to the ninth generation. As of July of this year, they have sold more than 21 million units.
According to Pure Xbox, players have noticed a strange message on their home screens. The message gives them the option to turn off their console or controller, or restart their console. Additionally, all on-screen text is replaced by a font called pseudo-loc, which signifies that the text has not yet been translated. This issue affects Xbox consoles across different generations, including the Series X and Xbox One.
Fortunately, this glitch will not impact gameplay or saved data. It appears to only affect players who are part of the Xbox Insider Program, which allows them to test new features before others. The bug is a result of an upcoming update that is still in the preview stage. Although the glitch is harmless, Pure Xbox suggests reporting it to Microsoft using the console's "Report a Problem" feature, although it is possible that Microsoft is already aware of the issue.
Video game console manufacturers, like everyone else, are not exempt from making mistakes. It is always disheartening for gamers when their beloved console experiences a glitch, ranging from minor inconveniences to more serious issues like data loss or irreparable damage. Fortunately, the bug currently affecting Xbox players is not as catastrophic as the notorious "Red Ring of Death." This means that Xbox players can continue to enjoy their consoles for a while longer, without the need for immediate Font clean-up.
